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Constantly Updated Neighborhood News for West University, TXFri, 03 Aug 2018 19:22:50 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8West U Crime Report: Burglarized cars, warrants and driving violationshttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/west-u-crime-report-burglarized-cars-warrants-and-driving-violations/
Thu, 14 Jul 2016 19:30:35 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50853Three cars were stolen in West University from July 8 to July 13, according to the latest crime reports from the West U Police Department.

The three cars were stolen between July 9th and July 10th.

The first burglary occurred on July 9, on that day, an officer was dispatched to the 5600 block of Kirby to speak with a complainant in regards to a burglary of a motor vehicle. The officer gathered the necessary information and generated a report.

The next two occurred on June 10. The first occurred in the 3100 block of Georgetown. An officer was dispatched to the location and gathered the necessary information to generate a report. The next burglary of a car took place a couple hours later. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Lafayette to respond to the call. Upon arrival, the officer generated a report for the burglary.

On July 13, officers were flagged down in the 4200 block of Bellaire by a complainant who stated that unknown suspects entered their unsecured vehicle and removed items. The necessary information was taken to generate a report.

Vehicle weren’t the only thing burglarized, on July 8, an officer was dispatched to the 5300 block of Buffalo Speedway regarding an aggravated robbery. According to the report, the victim was approached by four suspects who brandished at least two pistols. The suspects struck the victim twice and then took the victim’s purse. The victim stated she remained face down on the pavement until after the four suspects fled from the scene. The suspects were described as 3 black males and 1 black female.

Aside from burglaries, the West U Police Department made a bevy of warrant arrests. The first came via an assist from the Pearland Police Department. On July 8, an officer was dispatched to the Pearland Police Department in order to obtain custody of a subject who had multiple West University warrants for arrest. The subject was subsequently taken into custody and transported to West U without incident.

On July 13, an officer was dispatched to the Houston Police Department in order to obtain custody of a prisoner who had multiple warrants for his arrest with West University. Upon arrival, the subject was taken into custody.

Three warrant arrests were made on July 14. The first two occurred when an officer was dispatched to the Harris County Jail to pick up prisoners who had multiple warrants with West University. Both subjects were taken into custody and transported to the West U jail without incident.

The third warrant arrest on July 14 occurred when an officer observed a vehicle travelling 45 mph in a posted 30 mph speed zone while heading northbound at the 5500 block of Buffalo Speedway. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the violator had outstanding warrants from Missouri City. The violator was taken into custody and transported to the Missouri City Police Department.

Other crimes reported were:

On July 8, an officer was dispatched to the West U police department lobby to see a complainant regarding a victim of identity theft. The victim stated that personal information was compromised to fraudulently attempt to obtain credit.

On July 12, a traffic stop was conducted in the 6500 block of Buffalo Speedway. After further investigation the driver was arrested for driving with an invalid license.

]]>‘The Chromatics’ in concert Friday nighthttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/the-chromatics-in-concert-friday-night/
Thu, 07 Jul 2016 20:36:43 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50834West University’s Party on the Patio saved the best musical act for last and on Friday, 80s band the Chromatics will be the last concert of the season.

The concert kicks off at 7 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. at the Colonial Park Deck at 4130 Byron. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted and Prince’s Hamburgers will be handling the concessions. Party on the Patio, co-sponsored by the Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc. and West U, is a complimentary concert event for West U residents and their guests.

For more information call 713.662.7420.

]]>West U Crime Roundup: Thefts and driving violationshttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/west-u-crime-roundup-thefts-and-driving-violations/
Wed, 06 Jul 2016 19:44:47 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50832Thefts and driving violations were the top crime reported between June 24 and June 30 according to the latest West U Weekly Crime Report.

Four thefts were reported, the first one being on June 24. On that day, an officer was dispatched to the 3100 block of Bissonnet regarding the burglary.

On June 27, a person walked into the West U PD lobby to report a theft. The complainant met with an officer who obtained the required information. A case number was generated and the subject was provided with it.

An officer was dispatched to the 5300 block of Kirby regarding a commercial building alarm. Upon arrival, the officer discovered that an unknown person(s) had forced their way into the business and took several items without consent.

The last reported theft occurred on June 29. On that day, an officer was dispatched to the 2900 block of Duke in regards to a residential burglary alarm. Upon arrival, the officers discovered that unknown suspect(s) forced entry through a front door and the garage apartment as well. A report was generated to the crime.

The driving violations that were reported, four, all fall under different categories.

On June 27, an officer observed a vehicle traveling southbound in the 6400 block of Buffalo Speedway with defective right tail light. The vehicle was also seen speeding, traveling 41 mph in a 30 mph zone. The officer initiated a traffic stop in the 3100 block of Carnegie and discovered the driver was intoxicated and in possession of marijuana. The driver was subsequently arrested for the offenses.

On June 28, a complainant went to the West U PD lobby to report of a minor accident, failure to stop and give information. An officer spoke to the complainant who stated that an unknown person struck her vehicle and left the area without providing any information.

A day later, an officer observed a vehicle traveling in the 4100 block of Bissonnet failing to maintain its lane. The vehicle was also observed traveling at the speed of 43 mph in a 35 mph zone. The officer initiated a traffic stop in the 5800 block of Community. Upon further investigation, the driver was arrested for the offense of driving while intoxicated. The front passenger was arrested for public intoxication.

In the same day, an officer observed a parked vehicle in the 5600 block of Community Drive which had suffered damages potentially from an accident. Upon investigation, it was discovered an unknown person, operating an unknown vehicle, caused damage to a parked vehicle, and the operator failed to stop and provide information.

Other notable crimes reported:

On June 25, an officer was dispatched to the Harris County Jail in order to pick up a prisoner who was wanted for warrants with West U. Upon arrival, the suspect was taken into custody and transported back to West U jail without incident.

On June 29, an officer observed a vehicle traveling westbound in the 4200 block of Bissonnet with no front or back license plate. A traffic stop was conducted in the 4300 block of Bissonnet and a subsequent investigation led to the driver’s arrest for unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. It was later discovered that the driver has outstanding warrants with the Bellaire Police Department.

]]>Holiday collection schedule for July 4http://www.instantnewswestu.com/holiday-collection-schedule-for-july-4/
Fri, 01 Jul 2016 19:15:20 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50828There will be no curbside trash, recycling or yard waste collection on Monday July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July.

Recycling and yard waste normally scheduled for Monday will be collected on Wednesday July 6.

Additionally, there are no service changes to Tuesday, Thursday and Friday collection days.

If you have any questions, you may email pwinfo@westutx.gov, call the public works office at 713-662-5839 or visit the city’s website at www.westutx.gov/holiday.

The hawks have also attacked other homeowners in the neighborhood, like Allison Laird’s husband who was attacked twice in one day. Laird ended up put netting in her backyard. Not satisfied, Laird called 911, which turned her to Houston Animal Control.

Still not satisfied, Laird called a professional falconer who told her the same thing: It’s breeding season and the hawks are protecting their young. The hawks will remain in the West U neighborhood until the baby hawks can be on their own.

This is the type of hawk West U residents say is attacking them in their yards. (File photo)

]]>http://www.instantnewswestu.com/swooping-hawks-have-west-u-homeowners-wearing-bike-helmets/feed/2West U Crime Roundup: Ten crimes reported in six dayshttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/west-u-crime-roundup-ten-crimes-reported-in-six-days/
Fri, 17 Jun 2016 22:01:23 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50803Ten crimes were committed in West U from June 10th to June 15th, according to the city’s latest weekly crime report. The crimes ranged from burglary to found property and more.

Below are the ten crimes:

On June 10, a person walked into the city’s police lobby to report a forgery. The reportee advised that a person that he could identify had forged his signature on a personal business check. The complainant provided a copy of the check that had been forged. A report was generated.

That same day, an officer was dispatched to the 4200 block of Riley in regard to a theft of lawn leaf blowers from a yard crew working in the area. The incident was reported to have occurred at 11:20 a.m. as they stated discovering they were missing at 11:40 a.m.

Found property was also found on June 10. It involved an officer inspecting his patrol vehicle and located contraband in the back seat area that had been discarded by a suspect.

Two days later, an officer was dispatched to the 3700 block of University in reference to criminal mischief. The time of offense is unknown.

That same day, an officer was dispatched to the 4200 block of Case in reference to a theft that had occurred. During the investigation it was discovered the subject responsible for the theft was an employee of a moving company hired by the complainant. The subject was taken into custody at the scene.

On June 13, an officer observed a vehicle travelling northbound in the 5700 block of Buffalo Speedway with no rear license plate visible. The officer initiated a traffic stop in the 3100 block of Sunset. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the driver was intoxicated. The driver was subsequently arrested.

On June 14, an AT&T Blackberry cell phone which was found by a Parks and Recreation was dropped at the West U police department lobby.

On June 15, an officer was dispatched to a building in the 6100 block of Auden in regards to a request for a criminal trespass warning. Upon reviewing the facts surrounding previous circumstances, a criminal trespass warning was issued to the subject in question.

That same day, an officer observed a vehicle that failed to signal prior to turning. The vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 3700 block of University Boulevard. Upon contact with the driver, an odor of marijuana was emanating from the vehicle. The vehicle was searched and a bag containing marijuana was located. The driver was subsequently arrested and charged for possession of marijuana.

An officer was dispatched to the 5800 block of Annapolis in regard to a report of a burglary of a motor vehicle that had occurred. A report was subsequently generated.

]]>West U City Council audio now availablehttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/west-u-city-council-audio-now-available/
http://www.instantnewswestu.com/west-u-city-council-audio-now-available/#commentsWed, 15 Jun 2016 15:33:25 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50801Did you miss the latest West U City Council table? Don’t fret.

After the six months, an evaluation of usage will be presented to council to assess any further direction.

]]>http://www.instantnewswestu.com/west-u-city-council-audio-now-available/feed/1West U advises residents on street parkinghttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/west-u-advices-residents-on-street-parking/
http://www.instantnewswestu.com/west-u-advices-residents-on-street-parking/#commentsMon, 13 Jun 2016 22:00:31 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50793West University has a problem with neighborhood parking, according to the latest community news post on the city’s website.

The city states that the streets in West U, “prove a challenge to many of its residences from the width of the street, to short driveways in the older homes, to multiple cars at each residence.”

Parking is “at a premium” the posting states and offers the suggestion of the ‘Golden Rule of Parking,’ which is to do unto your neighbor as you would want done to you.

The city suggests using the home’s garage or driveway to park one’s vehicles and keep the streets clear.

While this option works for some, some may only have one parking spot available but own multiple vehicles. The quick solution for those residents is to park on the street.

“Many people then move to the street; many others think they ‘own’ the street in front of their homes and that they have right to park,” reads the posting. “The city owns the streets, not the individual homeowner. So your right is that you can legally park on the street anywhere that is no limited by law, even if in front of someone else’s house.”

If one can’t park on the street, where can one park when one’s garage or driveway is not an option. Furthermore, what about homeowners who have company over. The city suggests having a conversation with one’s neighbors.

“If you’re having company, let your neighbors know that they might see more cars in the vicinity,” the posting reads. “Consider using a parking lot and shuttle your guests to your home. Invite your neighbors and utilize space in front of all homes.”

Ultimately, the city can only offer this advise and hope that its residents follow through on them.

]]>http://www.instantnewswestu.com/west-u-advices-residents-on-street-parking/feed/1Bissonnet reconstruction near Kirby underwayhttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/bissonnet-reconstruction-near-kirby-underway/
Tue, 07 Jun 2016 21:51:40 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50788Construction work started on Monday at the Kirby intersection, although actual ‘construction’ won’t start until next week, according to the Upper Kirby District Street Talk newsletter.

The work being done this week will be to mobilize equipment and traffic control. Once work starts, the first thing will be the drainage installation and pavement replacement through the Bissonnet/Kirby intersection moving west toward Buffalo Speedway.

The current pedestrian amenities on Bissonnet

According to the newsletter, the project will also include, “a complete concrete road reconstruction with improvements to water, sanitary and storm facilities as well as the Upper Kirby Management District’s installation of a sorely needed pedestrian-oriented streetscape.”

The newsletter points out that the work is needed as pedestrians don’t use that part of Bissonnet.

“Bissonnet has no pedestrians because pedestrian facilities are either inadequate or absent all together,” the newsletter reads.

The project will approximately take one year to complete.

]]>Volunteers needed at the Christian Community Service Centerhttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/volunteers-needed-at-the-christian-community-service-center/
Mon, 06 Jun 2016 19:11:34 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50784The Christian Community Service Center, or CCSC, is a nonprofit coalition that assists low-income families in the inner-city and southwest parts of Houston and is currently in need of volunteers.

In 2015, the organization helped 10,878 people received relief with every day necessities through two service centers. Additionally, 739 individuals were served in two employment programs and 11,126 children were served in the youth services programs.

The CCSC was able to help that many people thanks to the help of more than 2,000 volunteers.

The nonprofit is currently looking for weekly or monthly volunteers to help with all of the organizations’ programs. Possible volunteer opportunities include receptionist, food packer and interviewers.

Volunteers help get incoming clients checked in, hear their stories to determine the proper assistance and referrals for their individual cases, and prepare their food and hygiene kits.

For interested individuals, contact Kate Gallup at volunteer@ccschouston.com for an appointment.

Below are the participating churches in the West U Area:

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

West University United Methodist Church

West University Baptist Church

St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church

St. Marks Episcopal Church

]]>West U Crime Roundup: Theft, found property, and drug violationshttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/west-u-crime-roundup-theft-found-property-and-drug-violations/
http://www.instantnewswestu.com/west-u-crime-roundup-theft-found-property-and-drug-violations/#commentsThu, 02 Jun 2016 23:12:03 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50781From May 13 to to May 26 the crimes that ran rampant in West University were theft, drug violations and surprisingly, found property. The data comes from two weeks worth of crime reports.

In that nearly two week span, seven thefts were reported.

The first theft was reported on May 13. A victim visited the West U Police Department lobby to report a wallet was stolen from her purse while she was teaching a swim lesson. A report was generated.

A second victim on May 13 went to the city’s police department lobby to report that a missing iPad. The reportee stated that on May 6 she attended a meeting at the Community Center and hasn’t since her iPad since.

On May 17, an officer observed a subject with a backpack walking with a bicycle in the roadway where sidewalks were provided, northbound in the 6500 block of Annapolis. Upon further investigation, the subject was arrested for the offense of burglary of a motor vehicle that had occurred in the 2600 block of Talbot. It was discovered that the suspect had outstanding warrants with the Houston Police Department.

Two days later, multiple units were dispatched to a robbery in progress in the 4100 block of Bellaire. It was reported that the suspect had left on foot and possibly got into a light colored vehicle which fled the scene at a high rate of speed. It was last seen travelling westbound in the 4100 block of Bellaire. The vehicle was not located and the scene was processed.

A vehicle was reported stolen on May 19 in the 5600 block of Kirby. A report was subsequently reported.

On May 21, an officer was dispatched to the 2600 block of Werlein in regards to a burglary of a building that had already occurred. The officer arrived and met with the complainant who advised that an unknown person entered his unsecured garage sometime between 4:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on May 17. The complainant advised that his personal belongings were taken from the garage. A report was generated.

On May 26 an officer was flagged down by a resident in the 4200 block of Judson who stated that she heard noises coming from inside a house under construction. The interior of the house was checked and a suspect was found hiding in the attic and in the process of stealing copper pipe. Another construction site across the street was checked and found to have a large bag of fresh cut copper pipe on the patio. The suspect was arrested and charged with two counts of burglary of building.

Six reports of found property were reported in the two week span and the first was on May 13. A reportee dropped of a bike he had found while jogging. The reportee stated finding the bike at the intersection of 3600 block of University and Mercer. The bike was tagged and stored at the station for safekeeping.

On May 17, a resident that resided in the 3300 block of Albans went to the city’s police station to turn in four firearms for destruction. The firearms were taken and secured into evidence for destruction at a later date.

A day later, an officer was dispatched to the 2600 block of Werlein for a report for found property, in this case a bicycle and trailer. Both items were placed in police storage for safekeeping.

On May 20 an officer observed a suspicious vehicle while out of the patrol in the 5500 block of Fairmont. The officer found the vehicle to be suspicious since the vehicle had not moved for several days. The vehicle’s registration was run and discovered that the vehicle was stolen through the Houston Police Department. The vehicle was subsequently towed to storage for safekeeping. A reportee was generated and information forwarded to HPD.

A day later a solar charger portable power bank was dropped off at the West U police department lobby. The item was found on the sidewalk in the 2900 block of Lafayette.

On May 23, a resident found an unfired .45 caliber pistol bullet inside of his vehicle and went to the police station to report it. A report for found property was generated.

Four drug violations were reported in the two week span. All four were for possession of narcotics. Two of them were reported on May 20. The first involved an officer responding to a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle was observed by an officer in an unmarked police vehicle soliciting for business within the city. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. The driver was checked for warrants through HPD. Upon searching the suspect it was discovered he head a small back with a substance. A field test on the substance yielded a positive result for narcotics. The driver was arrested and charged with offense of possession of a control substance.

The second drug violation on May 20 resulted when an officer noticed a vehicle travelling northbound in the 5400 block of Buffalo Speedway with a defective brake light. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was found to be in possession of marijuana. He was subsequently arrested.

The next day an officer observed a vehicle travelling westbound in the 3700 block of University with a defective headlamp. A traffic stop was conducted in the 6300 block of Auden. Upon further investigating it was discovered the driver was in possession of narcotics.

On May 23, an officer observed a vehicle bearing an expired temporary license plate with expiring tage of 12/26/15 travelling westbound in the 4100 block of Bissonnet. A traffic stop was initiated in the 4300 block of Bissonnet and upon further investigation both the driver and front passenger were arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Additionally, the driver had warrants with Precinct 5 and the passenger had a warrant with West U and Harris County Sheriff’s office.

]]>http://www.instantnewswestu.com/west-u-crime-roundup-theft-found-property-and-drug-violations/feed/1Friday’s Party on the Patio Concert cancelledhttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/fridays-party-on-the-patio-concert-cancelled/
Thu, 02 Jun 2016 20:47:26 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50778The city’s first Party on the Patio event in 2016, originally scheduled to kick off this Friday, has been cancelled due to weather.

That day’s event has been rescheduled for Friday, July 8 from 7-9 p.m. The next Party on the Patio event is set for June 10.

The event, co-sponsored by the Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc. and the city, will be held at Colonial Park Deck at 4130 Byron. Each Party on the Patio runs from 7-9 p.m.

Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted, and concessions will be available for purchase from Prince’s Hamburgers.

Party on the Patio is a complimentary concert event for West U Residents and their guests. Below is the updated schedule for the event.

Updated Concert Schedule:

June 3: CANCELLED – Concert Rescheduled for July 8
June 10: Dee Dee & Mike and the Moondance Band (Variety Hits)
June 17: The Spinsations (Variety Hits)
June 24: The Fab 5 (Beatles/60’s)
July 8: The Chromatics (80’s)

]]>Resident beware, hurricane season is herehttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/resident-beware-hurricane-season-is-here/
Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:33:09 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50776A new month, and with it comes this year’s hurricane season, which is expected to last until November 30.

Despite the official season not starting till June 1, it had a start earlier this year with Hurricane Alex, a rare January hurricane that struck. Speaking at a recent Regional Joint Information Center, National Weather Service meteorologist Melissa Huffman briefed the emergency managers and communications staff of Harris County and various other cities, private and non-profit companies in attendance.

“Several years have passed since the last hurricane/ major hurricane impacted the Upper Texas Coast, “said Huffman. “It has been 33 years since Alicia, the last major hurricane landfall in Southeast Texas in 1983. And eight years since the last hurricane landfall in Southeast Texas; remember Ike in 2008?”

Huffman added that historically, chances for storms diminish in October as the cooler weather makes its appearance.

Meteorologists study the historical data to predict hurricane season activity each year. Additionally, they use to factors called Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO) and El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

AMO corresponds to ocean current that is thought to affect the sea surface temperature of the North Atlantic Ocean. ENSO, on the other hand, is the variation in winds and sea surface temperatures over the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean.

The ENSO warming phase is known as El Niño and the cooling phase as La Niña.

Huffman said that the consensus of most studying hurricanes is for a near or slightly above normal season overall in the Atlantic for 2016.

Colorado State University is a leader in hurricane studies and publishes their predictions for the season each year. Their predictions are as follows:

12 named storms of which 5 will become hurricanes

Five hurricanes of which two will become major hurricanes.

In an average season, there are 11 named tropical storms, 6 which strengthen to hurricanes, 2 of which further strengthen to major category.

]]>Reminder: West U Administrative Offices close for Memorial Dayhttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/reminder-west-u-administrative-offices-close-for-memorial-day/
Sat, 28 May 2016 00:12:19 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50773West University’s administrative offices will close for the Memorial Day holiday at 5:30 pm Friday, May 27. They will reopen at 7:30 am Tuesday, May 31.

In the case of an after-hours emergency, please contact the West U dispatchers at 713.668.0330.

]]>Holiday hours for Rec Center and Colonial Park Poolhttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/holiday-hours-for-rec-center-and-colonial-park-pool/
Fri, 27 May 2016 19:07:05 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50771Monday May 30 is Memorial Day and with it come the advantage of having the day off.

For most people anyways. Kids will certainly be excited to have a day off from school — for those that haven’t finished the school year yet — and will most likely seek out a pool. For West U residents that pool is more likely Colonial Park Pool.

The operating hours for Colonial Park Pool and the city’s Recreation Center are below:

]]>No trash collection on Mondayhttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/no-trash-collection-on-monday/
Wed, 25 May 2016 20:08:32 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50764In observance of Memorial Day on Monday May 30, West U will no be doing curbside trash, recycling or yard waste collection.

Recycling and yard waste, typically scheduled for Monday, will now be picked up Wednesday, June 1. Trash will be picked up during the next regularly scheduled collection day. The city asks that residents hold trash until that day.

There are no service changes to any other collection day.

]]>West U among top ten richest towns in the U.S.http://www.instantnewswestu.com/west-u-among-top-ten-richest-towns-in-the-u-s/
Fri, 20 May 2016 21:35:41 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50751The website 247wallst.com recently released a list of America’s richest and poorest towns, and West University landed tenth on the riches towns’ list.

To determine the richest U.S. town, 247wallst.com considered 2010-2014 five year average median household incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. The website excluded town for which the margin of error at 90 percent confidence was greater than 10 percent for both median household income and population.

According to the list, West U has the following qualifications that place it tenth on the list.

Median household income: $207,429

Median home value: $815,700

Adults with at least a bachelor’s degree: 88 percent

Poverty rate: 2.2 percent.

]]>West U Police seeks public’s help to identify forgery suspecthttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/west-u-police-seeks-publics-help-to-identify-forgery-suspect/
Thu, 19 May 2016 20:57:34 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50742The West University Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a forgery suspect who is reported to have stolen bank account information to create forged checks.

The suspect then used the forged checks to withdraw money from the account.

If anyone has any information to the help identify the suspect, call the West U Police Department at 713-668-0330. You can also send an email to crime@westutx.gov.

All tips can remain anonymous.

]]>West U Crime Roundup: Burglaries and other reported crimeshttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/west-u-crime-roundup-burglaries-and-other-reported-crimes/
Tue, 17 May 2016 00:59:45 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50732Between May 7 and 12, the West University Police Department responded to a number of crimes. Below are the reported crimes from that timeline based on the police department’s latest Weekly Crime Report.

On May 8, officers were dispatched to the 6100 block of Lake Street regarding a burglary alarm. While searching for the suspects, the officers located narcotics. The narcotics, and other contraband, were seized and a report was generated.

Two days later, officers were dispatched to the Harris County Jail to pick up a subject who had West U warrants. The officers transported the subject to the West U city jail.

On May 11, an officer was dispatched to the 2800 block of Bissonnet in reference to a vehicle burglary. The victim stated that the brake lights assemblies of the vehicle were taken without permission. A report was generated.

A second burglary was reported on May 11. An officer responded to a burglary of a vehicle in the 3700 block of Tangley. The officer spoke to the victim who state that somebody took the third row seat belonging to her vehicle. The vehicle was not secured at the time of the incident.

May 11 proved to be the day for burglaries involving vehicles. The third one, however, involved theft of, this one occurring in the 3700 block of Robinhood. The officer on scene spoke to the victim who stated that someone took her vehicle without consent.

On May 12, officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of Tennyson in regards to a suspicious person. The subject was found to have a history of burglary convictions. The subject was subsequently arrested for a traffic violation and placed in the city jail.

On the same day, an officer was dispatched to the 5800 block of Kirby in reference to an accident. Dispatched advised the officer that the parties involved got in a physical confrontation. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the accident occurred in Houston and the physical altercation in West U. The aggressor was issued a citation for Simple Assault.

]]>Park and Recreation Board Meeting set for Wednesdayhttp://www.instantnewswestu.com/park-and-recreation-board-meeting-set-for-wednesday/
Mon, 16 May 2016 20:56:37 +0000http://www.instantnewswestu.com/?p=50730West University’s Parks and Recreation Board will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the city’s recreation center located at 4210 Bellaire.

Among the topics to be discussed are updates to the Colonial Park redevelopment, which includes the new children’s equipment. The board’s director will also update the board on the following: